I work as a counsellor because I believe that understanding ourselves more deeply can bring clarity, steadiness, and meaningful change. Many people come to counselling feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain — not necessarily because something is “wrong”, but because life has become complex, pressured, or misaligned. My role is to provide a thoughtful, supportive space where these experiences can be explored with care and honesty.
My understanding of counselling is that it is not about quick fixes, labels, or being told what to do. Instead, it is a collaborative process that values reflection, curiosity, and personal meaning. I work alongside individuals and couples to explore patterns, relationships, and inner experiences at a pace that feels respectful and manageable, allowing insight and change to emerge naturally.
At the heart of my work is an inside-out approach — beginning with self-understanding and inner awareness, and allowing this to shape the way we relate to others and the world around us.
About Scott
“The journey of change requires a focus on not just ‘what’ we do, but also ‘why’ we do it.”
I take an inside-out approach to counselling, which means beginning with understanding rather than fixing. Many people arrive in counselling already carrying pressure — pressure to change, to perform, or to make sense of things quickly. My approach starts by slowing that process down, creating space to explore what is happening internally before rushing toward solutions.
Working inside-out means paying attention to inner experience — thoughts, emotions, patterns, values, and personality — and allowing insight to emerge gradually. Rather than applying rigid frameworks or predefined answers, I work with people to understand how their inner world shapes their relationships, decisions, and sense of self. From this place of understanding, change tends to feel more grounded and sustainable.
My Approach to Counselling
I place a strong emphasis on pace and reflection. Counselling is not something to be pushed through or optimised. Sessions are shaped around what feels most important to you, and we move at a speed that respects your capacity, history, and current circumstances. There is no expectation to have the right words or a clear outcome from the beginning.
Where helpful, I integrate personality insight, including MBTI®, as a way of supporting self-understanding. This is used as a language for reflection rather than a label, and always in service of greater clarity, compassion, and agency — not categorisation.
At its core, my approach is relational, thoughtful, and collaborative. I aim to offer a calm, respectful space where understanding can deepen over time, and where meaningful change can grow from the inside out.
Confidentiality and clear boundaries are central to my work. I aim to provide a space that feels emotionally safe, respectful, and contained, where difficult thoughts or experiences can be explored without pressure or judgement.
There is no requirement to perform, to “get it right”, or to work toward a predefined outcome. Sessions are shaped around what feels most important to you at the time, and we move at a pace that feels manageable. Counselling is not about fixing yourself, but about understanding — and allowing change to grow from that understanding over time.
Counselling with me is a calm, confidential space to slow things down and make sense of what is happening in your life. Sessions are conversational and reflective rather than structured or prescriptive, and there is no expectation to arrive with everything clearly formed or articulated.
I offer online counselling, which allows you to engage in sessions from a familiar and comfortable environment. Practical details — including how sessions work and what to expect — are clearly explained before we begin, so there are no surprises or assumptions.
What Counselling with Me Is Like
I work in private practice as a counsellor, with a background in counselling, disability care, and administration. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Counselling from Tabor College Victoria and am a Level 4 registered member of the Australian Counselling Association. I also hold certification as an MBTI® practitioner, which I integrate thoughtfully into my counselling work where it is helpful.
Alongside my formal training, my professional background has included working with individuals and families across a range of life circumstances. This experience continues to shape my emphasis on clarity, respect, and understanding in the counselling relationship.
Background
Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts (Christian Counselling)
M.A.C.A (Level 4)
MBTI® Certified Practitioner
Certificate IV Training & Assessment
Certificate III Aged Care
Reaching out for counselling often comes with questions, uncertainty, or mixed feelings. You don’t need to be sure about anything before making contact — curiosity and a sense that something isn’t quite right are enough to begin the conversation.
Considering counselling?
If you’re considering counselling, you’re welcome to get in touch. If I’m currently on sabbatical or not accepting new clients, you can join the waitlist and I’ll be in contact when availability opens.